Historic New England

Side Chair

Shield-back chair with shaped seat with serpentine front. Chair has tapered legs and spade feet. Painted flowers on splat, rails and legs.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), caning, painting (coating)

GUSN: 47446

Accession Number: 1967.49.1

Table vitrine

Large oval top wtih thin gallery lip, tapered legs; inlaid rails and marquetry hunting scene on top

Date: 19th century

Maker: unknown

Material: inlays (decorations), veneer

GUSN: 47447

Accession Number: 1967.51

T-shaped, white; central floral motif encircled by oval chain links; undulating floral vine framing center. Border of large scrolling vine ending with flower. Sides and bottom with scalloped edges with dots.

Date: 1820-1845

Maker: unknown

Material: candlewicking (embroidering), cotton (textile), whitework

GUSN: 47448

Accession Number: 1967.55

Spoon

Silver salt spoon with a rounded spoon and a pointed oval bowl.

Date: 1845-1850

Maker: Jones, Ball, & Poor (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 47449

Accession Number: 1967.56

Sextant

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 47451

Accession Number: 1967.62

Plaster

Two layers, the top one a slum coat heavy with lime and smooth.

Date: ca. 1720

Maker: unknown

Material: plaster

GUSN: 47453

Accession Number: 1967.72A-E

Plaster

Much paint on surface.

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), plaster

GUSN: 47454

Accession Number: 1967.73A-F

Plaster fragments

Nine pieces of plaster.

Maker: unknown

Material: plaster

GUSN: 47455

Accession Number: 1967.74

Napkin

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 47456

Accession Number: 1967.80

Mosaic or Hexagon Quilt

Comprised of silk hexagon mosaic design of six block florets. Light blue satin border on sides; very bright colors.

Date: 1855-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: brocade (textile), damask, moiré, piecing, rayon, satin, silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 47457

Accession Number: 1967.81

Day Dress

Plum wool challis. Bodice printed with stylized floral medallion. Skirt is printed at border print of bands of pink ribbon edged with green foliate garland alternating same medallions of bodice. Border is of larger multi-color medallions with red ground enclosed by larger green leaves. Bodice has hi...

Date: 1858-1863

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 47458

Accession Number: 1967.82

Dress

Cream cotton with silk pinstripe; printed with bands of ogee and diamond medallions in green, blue and pinks; bodice has gathered and padded front; waist has wide piping and narrow piping at armscye and seams at front and back; long straight sleeves trimmed with lace; bodice lined with cream cotton ...

Date: 1845-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: block printing (relief printing process), cotton (textile), stitching, silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 47459

Accession Number: 1967.83

Purse

A beaded purse or reticule in black and white glass beads over a cream fabric sack.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles, beads (pierced objects), glass (material), beadwork, beading (process)

GUSN: 47460

Accession Number: 1967.84

Alphabet/Verse Sampler

Alphabet/verse sampler. Square, ivory linen. Medium scale floral border at top, wave border at sides, small scale floral at bottom. Alphabets: #1-missing "J"; #2-complete; #3-"A-X"; #4 - "A,E,I,O,U,W,Y"; Numbers:"1-10". Cross stitch, eyelet hole, satin stitch.

Date: 1820

Maker: Tower, Mary, 1810- (Embroiderer)

Material: cross-stitching, embroidering, linen (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 47461

Accession Number: 1967.85

Cloth Fragment

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 47462

Accession Number: 1967.91

Collar

White embroidery.

Date: 1848-1858

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 47463

Accession Number: 1967.94

Pair of shoes

Each shoe in this pair is constructed from white kid leather without additional embellishment. The oval toe is wide and the last edges are covered with a band of white silk trim. There is a slight spring heel and a leather sole.

Date: 1805-1815

Maker: Garfield, Lyman (Maker)

Material: stitching, leather, silk (textile)

GUSN: 47464

Accession Number: 1967.97AB

Banner Weathervane

Banner and arrow weathervane. Painted yellow surface.

Date: 1700-1750

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), lead (metal), painting (coating), wrought

GUSN: 47465

Accession Number: 1967.101

Slippers

Taupe wool flannel; embroidered w/ polychrome butterflies; brown binding; rounded square toe; squared throat; 4" vamp; sole has narrow waist; 3/8" stacked wooden heel; white linen lining.

Date: 1850-1859

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, flannel, stitching, leather, linen (material), wool (textile)

GUSN: 47466

Accession Number: 1967.102AB

Infant's Dress

Long white dress; whitework embroidery--floral medallion at center front neckline; scalloped ruffle along front panel to and around hem; shirred bodice back; two strips eyelet inserted at back from eyelet waistband to hem; drawstring neckline and waist.

Date: 1830

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, linen (material)

GUSN: 45863

Accession Number: 1956.4

Teaspoon

Silver teaspoon with a fiddle handle, rounded shoulders, and a pointed oval bowl.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: Libby, J. G. L., 1820-1849 (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 45864

Accession Number: 1956.9.1

Toothpick

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 45865

Accession Number: 1956.M10

Teaspoon

Silver teaspoon with a coffin handle, squared shoulders, and a pointed oval bowl.

Date: 1780-1800

Maker: Loving, Joseph, 1743-1815 (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 45866

Accession Number: 1956.10

Teaspoon

Silver teaspoon with a fiddle handle, squared shoulders, and a pointed oval bowl.

Date: 1820-1850

Maker: Hempstead, Daniel Booth, 1784-1852 (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 45867

Accession Number: 1956.11

Mustard Spoon

Silver mustard spoon. Downturned oval handle with square shoulders and an oval bowl.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: Thaxter, Joseph Blake, 1791-1863 (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 45868

Accession Number: 1956.M13

"Old Elm" Cane

Brown wood; rounded shape of stick; curved boned handle with silver collar; metal tip.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: bone (material), silver (metal), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 45869

Accession Number: 1956.14

Portrait of Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790)

Bust-length portrait of a man with long gray hair, in blue coat, white shirt.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product), watercolor (paint)

GUSN: 45870

Accession Number: 1956.M16

Desk

Square legs, H-stretcher, one long drawer, slant top with low gallery; two sliding "headboards".

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 45871

Accession Number: 1956.24

FIREBOARD

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 45872

Accession Number: 1956.25

Medal of Membership in Delta Upsilon Fraternity at Harvard

Geometrical shield of the Harvard Chapter of Delta Upsilon Fraternity on one side of the bronze medal. Two palms with the Harvard University shield on the other side with inscriptions on both sides. Yellow and blue ribbons are attached to the medal.

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal)

GUSN: 45873

Accession Number: 1956.27

School Medal

A silver medal showing the left profile bust of Benjamin Franklin. The other side has ribbons and a rose with its branches on the other side of the medal. The medal has a ring and two necklace style silk ribbons; one blue, one yellow, attached at the top

Maker: unknown

Material: silver alloy, silk (textile)

GUSN: 45875

Accession Number: 1956.28

Writing Case

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 45877

Accession Number: 1956.31

Pait of Stockings

Dark cream-color stockings with an embroidered red floral and leaf pattern on the front of the foot and shin.

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering

GUSN: 45878

Accession Number: 1956.33

Small Scale in Wooden Case

Small scale in wood case. Wooden case is carved "A.M 1764" on hinged lid. Interior of box is carved out of a single pice of wood. Weights are missing.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), metal, string (fiber product)

GUSN: 45879

Accession Number: 1956.36

Purse or pouch

A small red wool pouch or purse with blue fabric tape edges, geometric beading in shades of white, green, blue, brown, and clear, and flap style closure with two points.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), cotton (textile), cotton (fiber), beading (process), beadwork, glass (material)

GUSN: 45880

Accession Number: 1956.37

Lantern

Brass, four paneled candle lantern with handle on top. Translucent panels made from horn.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), horn (animal material)

GUSN: 45881

Accession Number: 1956.40

Tablespoon

Silver tablespoon with a spatulate handle, rounded shoulders, and a pointed oval bowl.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: L.S. Stowe & Co. (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 45882

Accession Number: 1956.51

Tablespoon

Silver tablespoon with a spatulate handle, rounded shoulders, and a pointed oval bowl.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: Lowell & Senter (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 45883

Accession Number: 1956.53

Blanket

White, twill weaved, seamed wool blanket with remains of embroidered wool yarn wheels in corners (blue and gold); selvage edges with raw ends.

Date: 1790-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), cross-stitching, embroidering, piecing

GUSN: 45885

Accession Number: 1956.60

Satinet sheet

Rectangular, off-white, plain weave, seamed wool and cotton sheet; selvage edges with hemmed ends.

Date: 1800-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: cross-stitching, hand weaving, piecing, tabby (textile)

GUSN: 45886

Accession Number: 1956.61

Coverlet/blanket

Predominantly yellow/gold with brown wool birdseye twill weave, reversible; overall geometric pattern of bordered checks created by brown diaper weave and blue border/outline. Blue band across top; rust/brown stripe at bottom. Hemmed top; selvage edges; fringed bottom.

Date: 1800-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: twill, fringe, weaving, piecing, wool (textile)

GUSN: 45887

Accession Number: 1956.64

Dutch Oven

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 45888

Accession Number: 1956.69AB

Magic Lantern

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 45892

Accession Number: 1956.76

Side Chair

Queen Anne side chair wtih vase splat, straight legs, and leather upholstered seat.

Date: 1760-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: birch (wood)

GUSN: 45893

Accession Number: 1956.83

Windsor Highchair

Rod back, plain crest, straight turnings, arms, foot rest, brown with traces of gold highlights.

Date: 1845-1865

Maker: Foster, Zebulon (Furniture worker)

Material: maple (wood), painting (coating), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 45895

Accession Number: 1956.85

Dinner plate

Earthenware plate with scalloped rim with scroll molding. Plate is transfer-printed with red "Harvard College" pattern depicting Harvard Yard; Stoughton, Harvard, Hollis, and Holworthy Halls; and Holden Chapel. A man on horseback rides in the field in front of the buildings as people in Victorian-s...

Date: 1835-1846

Maker: Enoch Wood & Sons (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), transfer printing

GUSN: 45896

Accession Number: 1956.88

Cream pitcher

All decoration is brownish-orange; helmet-shaped with wave and dot and solid line border around rim; huskchain around base; flower sprig below mouth.

Date: 1780-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), porcelain

GUSN: 45897

Accession Number: 1956.92

Chest with Drawers

White pine chest with drawers, painted red; bottom two drawers joined with wide even dovetails; top drawers are false. The chest's exterior gives the impression of three upper drawers due to escutcheons. Case sides joined to bottom board. Chest has ball feet, heavy base molding

Date: 1730-1750

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), painting (coating), Norway spruce (wood)

GUSN: 45899

Accession Number: 1956.135